Luke
7:1-17
Lesson 118
7:1-17
Lesson 118
In this lesson:
The Roman soldier and his sick servant.
Also,
No funeral today.
The Roman soldier and his sick servant.
Also,
No funeral today.
Jesus resurrects the widows son.
Study Tip:
Click on the links. The more we know about The Old Testament, the more we understand The New.
Click on the links. The more we know about The Old Testament, the more we understand The New.
The Gospel According to St. Luke
The King James Bible
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Luke 7:1-17
Miracles 1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. 2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. 4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: 5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. 6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: 7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. 8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. 9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. 10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. 11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. 16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. 17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about. |
Margin notes:
"Centurion." (7:2) - A Roman officer with one hundred soldiers under his command. "Beseeching him." (7:3) - "Begging Him." "He was worthy for whom he should do this-." (7:4) - The Jewish elders are telling Jesus that the Roman soldier is worthy of His help. "He hath built us a synagogue." (7:5) - This could be the same synagogue where Jesus taught and cast out demons (Mark 1:21-26). "I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof." (7:6) - Despite what the elders told Jesus, the soldier didn't think he was worthy enough to have the Messiah in his home. "Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee." (7:7) - He didn't even consider himself worthy to meet Jesus on the road to ask for help. "He marveled." (7:9) - There are only two times when Jesus was amazed. The first was in Mark 6:6 (reading 73) when He "marveled" at the lack of faith in the Jews in His hometown of Nazareth. The second is here when Jesus "marveled" at the great faith of this Roman Gentile. "Nain." (7:11) - A small city located twenty miles southeast of Nazareth (and eighteen miles southwest of the Sea of Galilee) near Mt. Tabor. It is not mentioned anywhere else in the New Testament. "When he came nigh to the gate." (7:12) - "When Jesus came near the gate." "Widow." (7:12) - In Jesus' day, women had little chance of supporting themselves. Without a husband or adult son to provide, they faced a dim future. "He that was dead sat up, and began to speak." (7:15) - To see a dead man sit up and speak must have gripped the crowd with fear. The story of Jesus resurrecting this young man cannot be found anywhere else in the Bible, it is unique to Luke. However, the story of Jesus resurrecting Jairus' daughter and Lazarus can be found in Mark 5:38-42 and John 11:41-45. Jesus also empowered His twelve apostles to raise the dead (Matthew 10:7-8). "Rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea." (7:17) - Jesus' fame was spreading (Matthew 9:26). |
Matthew also writes about this remarkable soldier in Matthew 8:5-13 (lesson 14). There is a similar miracle reported in John 4:43-54.
New Living Translation
Luke 7:1-17
The Faith of a Roman Officer
1 When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum.
2 At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death.
3 When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish elders to ask him to come and heal his slave.
4 So they earnestly begged Jesus to help the man. "If anyone deserves your help, he does," they said,
5 "for he loves the Jewish people and even built a synagogue for us."
6 So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, "Lord, don't trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor.
7 I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.
8 I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, 'Go,' and they go, or 'Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, 'Do this,' they do it."
9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to the crowd that was following him, he said, "I tell you, I haven't seen faith like this in all Israel!"
10 And when the officer's friends returned to his house, they found the slave completely healed.
Jesus Raises a Widow's Son
11 Soon afterward Jesus went with his disciples to the village of Nain, and a large crowd followed him.
12 A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young man who had died was a widow's only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her.
13 When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. "Don't cry!" he said.
14 Then he walked over to the coffin and touched it, and the bearers stopped. "Young man," he said, "I tell you, get up."
15 Then the dead boy sat up and began to talk! And Jesus gave him back to his mother.
16 Great fear swept the crowd, and they praised God, saying, "A mighty prophet has risen among us," and "God has visited his people today."
17 And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding countryside.
The Faith of a Roman Officer
1 When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum.
2 At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death.
3 When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish elders to ask him to come and heal his slave.
4 So they earnestly begged Jesus to help the man. "If anyone deserves your help, he does," they said,
5 "for he loves the Jewish people and even built a synagogue for us."
6 So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, "Lord, don't trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor.
7 I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.
8 I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, 'Go,' and they go, or 'Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, 'Do this,' they do it."
9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to the crowd that was following him, he said, "I tell you, I haven't seen faith like this in all Israel!"
10 And when the officer's friends returned to his house, they found the slave completely healed.
Jesus Raises a Widow's Son
11 Soon afterward Jesus went with his disciples to the village of Nain, and a large crowd followed him.
12 A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young man who had died was a widow's only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her.
13 When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. "Don't cry!" he said.
14 Then he walked over to the coffin and touched it, and the bearers stopped. "Young man," he said, "I tell you, get up."
15 Then the dead boy sat up and began to talk! And Jesus gave him back to his mother.
16 Great fear swept the crowd, and they praised God, saying, "A mighty prophet has risen among us," and "God has visited his people today."
17 And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding countryside.
This second Bible text from the "New Living Translation" (Tyndale House, Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois) is a paraphrase and not an accurate word for word translation of the Bible. However, it is a helpful tool when read with the "King James Version."
Today's question:
1. Did Old Testament prophets have the power to raise the dead? (7:16)
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1. Did Old Testament prophets have the power to raise the dead? (7:16)
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Answer: (Do you agree?)
1. Yes, the Old Testament prophets Elijah (1 Kings 17:17-24) and Elisha (2 Kings 4:18-37) were both able, with God's help, to raise the dead.
Additional note: This is one of three times Jesus revived the dead (Luke 8:49-56; John 11:38-44).
Application thought for the day:
The story of the widow's son demonstrates salvation.
"The whole world was dead in sin (Ephesians 2:10), just as the widow's son was dead. Being dead, we could do nothing to help ourselves - we couldn't even ask for help. But God had compassion on us, and he sent Jesus to raise us to life with him (Ephesians 2:4-7). The dead man did not earn his second chance at life, and we cannot earn our new life in Christ. But we can accept God's gift of life, praise God for it, and use our life to do his will."
(The "Life Application Study Bible" published by Tyndale House Publishing, Carol Stream Illinois; page 1968)
1. Yes, the Old Testament prophets Elijah (1 Kings 17:17-24) and Elisha (2 Kings 4:18-37) were both able, with God's help, to raise the dead.
Additional note: This is one of three times Jesus revived the dead (Luke 8:49-56; John 11:38-44).
Application thought for the day:
The story of the widow's son demonstrates salvation.
"The whole world was dead in sin (Ephesians 2:10), just as the widow's son was dead. Being dead, we could do nothing to help ourselves - we couldn't even ask for help. But God had compassion on us, and he sent Jesus to raise us to life with him (Ephesians 2:4-7). The dead man did not earn his second chance at life, and we cannot earn our new life in Christ. But we can accept God's gift of life, praise God for it, and use our life to do his will."
(The "Life Application Study Bible" published by Tyndale House Publishing, Carol Stream Illinois; page 1968)
Thanks to the writings and commentary of John Wesley and Adam Clarke. Also, "The Layman's Bible Study Notebook" by Irving Jensen published by Harvest House Publishing, Irvine, California; the "Life Change Series" published by NavPress Books, Colorado Springs, Colorado; the "Life Application Study Bible" published by Tyndale House Publishing, Carol Stream, Illinois; "The Quest Study Bible" published by The Zondervan Corporation, Grand Rapids, Michigan; "Robertson's New Testament Word Studies"; "The MacArthur Bible Commentary" by John MacArthur published by Thomas Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee; "Wisdom of the Bible" CD by Topics Entertainment, Inc., Renton, Washington for their inspiring pictures; "My utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers published by Barbour publishing, Inc., Uhrichsville, Ohio; The "Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge" by Reuben Archer Torrey; "Hope For Each Day" by Billy Graham published by J. Countryman, a division of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee; "Easton's Bible Dictionary" by Matthew George Easton; "Unger's Bible Dictionary" by Merrill F. Unger, published by Moody Press, Chicago, Illinois; "Halley's Bible Handbook" by Henry H. Halley, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan; "The Living New Testament" published by Tyndale house; "The New Living Translation" published by Tyndale House; BibleGateway.com for all their wonderful links; and of course the "King James Bible." All were critical in putting these lessons together.
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